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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.90, 805.48 and 190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.90, 805.48 and 190.28 is: 285.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.90 : 805.48 = 190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.90/805.48 = 190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.90x = 805.48 × 190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.90x = 153,268.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,268.27/536.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.47

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